Monday, January 07, 2013

Start of a New Year

I am not one to make New Year's Resolutions. I choose to live one day at a time and enjoy every day. Therefore, there are no big pronouncements to be found here.

I have finished one project already this year. Hubby's best friend and his wife are expecting their first baby, a girl, next month. She is sure to become a girly girl and a pink and white afghan will be the perfect complement to her.

I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease yarn. I loved working with the yarn. The afghan washed up beautifully. I can't wait to give it to them.

I received money from my FIL for Christmas. Whenever I get money or a gift card, I always take a long time deciding how to spend it. I think about what I would have asked the recipient for and then spend the money on those items. I have always asked people for gift cards to my favorite on-line shops and no one has ever given me one. So, with part of my Christmas money and a good sale on threads at Fireside Stitchery, I enhanced my thread stash significantly. I spent two days contemplating my purchase. Should I buy all one kind of thread in as many colors as I can? Should I parcel out the purchase over the year? What to do? I even created a spreadsheet to help me make the decision.

My purchase arrived on Saturday and I couldn't be more thrilled! Nearly all of threads arrived, the rest are back ordered and will be sent when they come in.

Here are the yellows, pink/red and oranges

Here are the blues, purples and greens

Fireside Stitchery also has Ebay auctions where they sell items for other stitchers. I happened to find a collection of mini canvases perfect for stitching over the next year.

Two lovely angels

And two mini stockings

Yesterday I couldn't wait to try some of the new threads. I started Laura J. Perin's newest Mini Mystery Monday. I chose Elderberry Wine Watercolour, purple Snow, purple Pebbly Perle and a gold Kreinik thread. I finished the inside part of the project last night. I still have the borders to finish. I hope to get them done before she posts Part 2 today.

And to think, I still have Christmas money to spend. I have a plan for it - stay tuned!

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About Me

I love to play with the fabric, threads and fibers. I support my habit with a job at national fabric and craft store. Some days I do leave more money at work than I make. I never feel guilty about it. When I'm not working or playing or spending time with my grandson, Mr. E., I love to cook, take care of my home and spoil my DH, the Hotel Man.